Hopkins returns at Misano
Added on Friday, June 5th, 2009 by Carole Nash Editor
Hopkins returns at Misano
John Hopkins will return to World Superbikes at Misano after missing the last three rounds with a hip injury.
The American confirmed that he will return to action at Misano on June 21 after being forced to sit on the sidelines since injuring his hip in a high-side crash at Assen back in April.
The former Kawasaki MotoGP rider was unable to walk immediately following the high-speed crash, with his hip severely dislocated along with a crack the top of his femur the end result of the tumble.
Hopkins underwent surgery three weeks ago and the operation has been hailed a success, with the 26-year-old ready to race in two weeks time.
The Stiggy Honda rider said: “The aim right now is to get back in shape before the next race in Misano. I have been bed-ridden for two weeks straight, which was an absolute horror for me.
“Right now I am just obeying my doctor’s orders and take things step by step. I’m back on my feet walking again without sticks and I am going into the gym again on Monday. I need to rebuild the strength in my muscles and improve my fitness again.”
